Waymo Celebrates 20 Million Robotaxi Rides Amid Expansion Plans

Waymo has announced that it has surpassed 20 million fully autonomous, paid robotaxi trips with public riders. This milestone highlights the significant advancements that Alphabet's self-driving unit has made in the autonomous driving race.

Waymo reported that it has logged more than 96 million rider-only autonomous miles, emphasizing its real-world experience without human drivers behind the wheel. In 2025 alone, Waymo's robotaxi service delivered over 14 million paid trips, averaging roughly one million rides per month across its operating cities.

The company is reportedly preparing for a new funding round expected to raise over $15 billion, which could value Waymo at nearly $100 billion, an increase from its previous valuation of just over $45 billion in October 2024.

Waymo's annual revenue run rate is approximately $350 million, driven by its expanding commercial robotaxi operations. The company has recently expanded its robotaxi service to five major U.S. cities and is testing in four additional markets.

Looking ahead, Waymo aims to scale to one million rides per week by 2026 and plans to add 20 new cities next year, with international expansions including London and Tokyo on the roadmap. This progress has drawn attention from competitors like Tesla, with Elon Musk arguing that Waymo never had a chance against Tesla's approach, even as Waymo continues to build a significant lead in data and deployment.